Community

santa clarita valley community news, scv community news, scv community, santa clarita community news, community news in santa clarita, local santa clarita community news, santa clarita community news stories, santa clarita community news

Photo courtesy of Paul Abess.

Goat grazing law potentially forces closures in California 

A new California law has stirred up some issues for goat grazing and goat herders, especially when it comes to wildfire prevention.  The new law states that goat herders need to be paid the same as California’s minimum wage and overtime laws. However, goat herders are on duty 24 hours a day, seven days a week.  Paul Abess, operations manager of CAPRA Environmental Services in Roseville, said the company

Photos: ‘Honey, I Shrunk Senses’

Everything was larger than life during Senses: “Honey, I Shrunk Senses” on Main Street in Old Town Newhall on Thursday. Based off of the Walt Disney Pictures movie, “Honey, I

Plea goes out to keep dogs running 

Dogs MJ, Shyla and Bonnie were the center of attention during the “Run with Dogs” initiative held by West Ranch High School’s track and field program just a few weeks ago.   The “Run with Dogs” initiative is aimed at helping dogs housed

Lauffer: It’s all about relationships 

Retiring HMNH VP melancholy, but excited about future after 3-decade career  Cardboard boxes lined up Marlee Lauffer’s office at Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital, filled with personal belongings ranging from family photos to

Public’s help sought finding armed man 

A man suspected of pointing a firearm at passing vehicles in Castaic on Thursday evening remains outstanding as of Friday and Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department officials are requesting the public’s assistance for leads into

Attendees could go on the L.A. County Fire Dozer during the Summer Fire Safety Press Conference at Towsley Canyon Trailhead on Friday, June 20, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

City, county to host Fire Safety Day 

News release  The city of Santa Clarita, in partnership with the county of Los Angeles and public safety agencies, invites the community to an educational event urging residents to stay prepared and protect their families, pets

Photos: Walk to End Alzheimer’s Mixer

To prepare for Walk to End Alzheimer’s, which will take place on Oct. 3 at Bridgeport Park, local leaders and supporters attended the Oakmont of Santa Clarita Walk to End

College briefs

College Briefs for June 18

Parra Named to University of Mississippi chancellor’s honor roll   Sophia Parra, of Newhall, was named to the University of Mississippi’s fall 2025 honor roll.   Parra, in the bachelor’s of business administration in

Kidneys Quest Foundation hosts Unity Charity golf tournament 

Golfers gathered at the Vista Valencia Golf Course on Saturday, not only for some friendly competition, but also to support The Kidneys Quest Foundation during the Unity Charity Golf Tournament hosted in collaboration with the Martinez

Press release

Val Verde Park offering free lunches for youth 

News release  Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger announced the launch of the county’s annual Free Lunch and Snack Program, which began Monday and runs through Friday, Aug. 7.   Val Verde Park is

Photos: Celebrating Indonesian culture

Attendees gathered for the city of Santa Clarita’s Celebrate: Indonesia at Canyon Country Community Center on Friday. Participating in crafts and activities such as surfing,  making shadow puppets, decorating Javanese

The honorees at the Elks Lodge Community Awards Night included, from left: L.A. County Firefighter Troy Anaya, California Highway Patrol Officer Christopher Penza, Sheriff’s Detective Steve Perez, Senior Center Volunteer of the Year Bill Pawlak, Henry Mayo service award recipient Gilda Cruz-Manglapus, Sheriff’s Detective David Ibanez, and Sheriff’s Deputy Mario Acosta. Courtesy photo.

Elks Lodge honors community heroes 

News release  Santa Clarita Elks Lodge No. 2379 recently hosted a standing-room-only Community Awards Night to recognize the exceptional service of local first responders and community volunteers, the Elks announced in a news release.  

Renee Leon

HMNH names Renee Leon to head hospital foundation 

News release  Renee Leon will assume leadership of the Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Foundation upon the June 19 retirement of Foundation President Marlee Lauffer, the hospital announced in a news

Twenty-three College of the Canyons fire technology students have received $1,000 scholarships from Edison International to cover tuition, books and school-related fees. Courtesy photo.

Edison awards 23 fire tech scholarships 

News release  Twenty-three College of the Canyons fire technology students have received $1,000 scholarships from Edison International to cover tuition, books and school-related fees, according to a news release from the college.